Grappling and dex bonus.


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Hi guys,

I have a question regarding grappling. I've read the FAQ and I know you don't lose your DEX bonus to AC while grappled (so you cannot be sneak attacked etc.), but you get a -4 DEX penalty. That means you can still lose some (or all) of the DEX bonus but it's not the "you lose your DEX bonus" condition that makes you the target for special attacks?

If my AC is 12 (10 base + 2 dex bonus) and I'm grappled my AC turns to 10, right?

Does it count for attacks from both inside and outside of the grapple?

I've saw the table on d20pfsrd, just want to make sure.


Tadeus wrote:
That means you can still lose some (or all) of the DEX bonus but it's not the "you lose your DEX bonus" condition that makes you the target for special attacks?

Correct. You aren't "denied your dex bonus to AC".

Tadeus wrote:
If my AC is 12 (10 base + 2 dex bonus) and I'm grappled my AC turns to 10, right? Does it count for attacks from both inside and outside of the grapple?

Yes. The penalty to your Dex is a flat penalty with no conditions (for as long as you're grappled).

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